Burnie Wynyard Catholic Parish

08/09/2026

Happy Birthday Mother Mary!

Watch LIVE the Holy Mass presided over by Pope Leo XIV at the Basil...

06/09/2026

Reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parish Family,

Sometimes when our loved ones or dear friends are presented with having to make a choice, they may choose the selfish or less righteous way. When someone does something wrong, we could tell them so and perhaps risk our relationship with them. Hence the warning Jesus gives in today’s gospel reading. If we can make them listen, all may be well, remembering that a strong part of our faith is forgiveness.

Sometimes we need one or two others they trust to help convince them, which is also what Jesus reminds us today. I am personally not a fan of shunning wrong doers, as we all entitled to a second chance and hopefully forgiveness, especially after acknowledging our wrongful choices. In the first reading, Ezekiel is chosen by God to be the watchman for the House of Israel during the Babylonian exile. He does not waver from his faith even though he is warned that he has a moral responsibility to warn the wicked to change their ways, lest it be on him if they die in sin. Do we think we have the same responsibility, when we fail to reproach our loved ones? After all, we are not responsible for a glitch in their faith and failure as Christians to obey God’s laws. St. Paul reminds us to love one another, and this can be as simple as listening, caring and pointing out some better options in the spirit of hope and forgiveness.

If our brothers or sisters do not listen to us, and perhaps this is due to some pain in their lives, we can choose to forget them and move on. Or we could persist a little more by being present for them, and reminding them that heart felt prayer, and seeking God’s mercy will help heal their souls and perhaps their pain.


- Peter Beskin-Clark

03/09/2026

This week’s message

31/08/2026

Let us celebrate the life of our Parish this 2026 treasuring every year of blessings we receive, the protection that continue to guide us and the hope Mary gives us to be faithful like her in keeping our journey.

30/08/2026

Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parish Family,

We are asked to take up our own cross in the readings this week, not only in our thoughts, but in words and at times sacrifice. In caring for others, loved ones or just providing companionship; we give of ourselves, in body and spirit. Yet we do not place a price on these deeds, for we are not doing it for profit or personal gain. Following God’s will isn’t always comfortable. As the prophet Jeremiah tells us, and he should know, he had a tough time of it whilst speaking God’s words of judgement and ruin. So much so he wanted to give up and not speak in his name, but he could not contain the fire burning within his heart and bones. His life of suffering took an emotional toll, but he remained faithful to God’s call.

Last week I spoke about God’s plan for each of us. Today St. Paul begs us to think in a new way, the way God, in his mighty wisdom would like us to. When we offer our minds, bodies, and souls to God's will, we move beyond merely existing and begin to live in the truth and fullness of His grace.

Poor Peter received a sharp rebuke from Jesus just for thinking as a compassionate human being might. But God’s plan was just laid out to him, in the flesh no less, by the Son of God, who calls him to embrace the greater purpose. Jesus reminds us that there is something far more valuable than success, wealth, or achievement. Our greatest treasure is our soul, and nothing in this world can replace it. The small sacrifices we make each day, in caring for others and even our church, are part of the journey to being rewarded in the most precious way.

Let us pray, give thanks and be blessed...

- Peter Beskin-Clark

29/08/2026

🐾 In consultation with Bonnie! 🐾

Meet Bonnie, our very special canine parish visitor, as we prepare for our upcoming Blessing of Pets in October, celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and creation.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our pet friends and their families for this special occasion!

Watch this space for more details in the coming weeks!

28/08/2026

Celebrating the Feast of St. Agustine of Hippo at Umina Park Chapel